In my opinion, fundraising is more of an art than a science – which means you have to use your heart, intuition and common sense rather than some impersonal, mechanical process.

Nonprofits need to rethink how to measure a charity’s success.

Too many nonprofits, he says, are rewarded for how little they spend — not for what they get done. He questions how to measure a charity’s success. Instead of equating frugality with morality, he asks us to start rewarding charities for their big goals and big accomplishments (even if that comes with big expenses). In this bold talk, he says: Let’s change the way we think about changing the world.

It is clear that Peter Drucker’s nonprofit insights are practical and relevant today. He is a legend. There is no question about it. He had amazing insights for both for-profits and nonprofits. I have been revisiting his writings lately, particularly those associated with nonprofit organizations; but it’s also gratifying to see that simple, direct, and exceptionally ethical and moral principles can remain in vogue.

Let me first say – I have the greatest respect and admiration for Charity: Water. Their business model, their passion and their commitment to what they do – and of course their entrepreneurial spirit – are infectious.

I assume Jack Bauer needs no formal introduction. But for those of you that have never watched the award winning show Jack is the larger than life figure that single-handedly rescues the world from complete destruction in a given 24-hour period.